India - Consulate of Nigeria in New Delhi

You are a Indian citizen or you are from Nigeria and are looking for information on the consulate of Nigeria in New Delhi situated in India. A consulate in New Delhi could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Nigeria. It all depends on the importance of New Delhi and India in the relationships with the government of Nigeria.

The difference between consulates found in New Delhi are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Nigeria in India besides New Delhi

Or the embassy of Nigeria in India

Nigerian High Commission in New Delhi, India EP-4, Chandragupta Marg Chanakyapuri New Delhi 110021 India
Email: nhcnder@vsnl.in - Tel: (+91) 11-2412 2142 to 44 - Website:

Consulate Appointment in New Delhi

Most consulates in New Delhi need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Nigeria in New Delhi first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to New Delhi do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in India or Nigeria.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in New Delhi please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.